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W166 RSC

2000 Yamaha YZF600

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,397 mi
Last recorded16,397 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Yamaha YZF60021,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 RSC
MakeYamaha
ModelYZF600
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 16,397 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 15,973 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 15,082 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 14,212 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 14,212 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 11,995 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 11,178 miles

daytime test only not to used in hours of darkness or in times of bad visability

Pass 13 Mar 2010 42,009 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 37,769 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 33,606 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,808 miles

Nearside clip on bent.

Silencer not as standard.

Fail 8 Jul 2006 26,963 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 26,963 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 24,009 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha YZF600?

Based on 66,153 MOT tests across 5,775 vehicles.

81.3%
Pass Rate
862
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,775
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,428
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 1,223
reflector on motorcycle missing 840
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 806
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 765
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W166 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600 in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2000 Yamaha YZF600 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 21,144 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha YZF600 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,428 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W166 RSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha YZF600 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Yamaha YZF600 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W166 RSC registered?

W166 RSC is a 2000 Yamaha YZF600, first registered on 1 July 2000.

Is W166 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W166 RSC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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